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Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
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Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

埃尔比斯开诺鲸鱼禁渔区

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

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World Heritage record

Located in the central part of the peninsula of Baja California, the sanctuary contains some exceptionally interesting ecosystems. The coastal lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio are important reproduction and wintering sites for the grey whale, harbour seal, California sea lion, northern elephant-seal and blue whale. The lagoons are also home to four species of the endangered marine turtle.

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QIDQ12201148

Area369631 ha

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(x)The most important natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity.
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